With 12 pockets, the Women's Garden Vest is like an extra set of hands.

“All the pockets are extremely handy,” says horticulturist and Test Panel member Ina. It’s true: thanks to a whopping dozen pockets, your hands are free to do other things (lots of customers like this vest for traveling). The lower pockets are elasticized to keep items – like a camera or phone – from falling out as you move around. Another handy detail? A large back mesh panel, which works to keep you cool and circulate air during long, hot days. Plus, the two-way front zip unzips from the bottom to make bending, crouching and sitting easier. And the material is so lightweight, you'll forget you're wearing it!

I bought this to wear while horseback trail riding because it has lots of pockets (for keys, water bottles, phone, etc.). The mesh back keeps me cool while riding in the summer heat, yet the material is durable enough to withstand trail riding through the thickest of woods. I highly recommend this for all equestrians!

I bought this vest for work. I am a Gardener at a resort. It is exactly what I was looking for. I looked at vests at other places and this one seemed to be the best value. Most other vests that were similar were over a hundred dollars. I found one for eighty dollars, but it didn't seem to be good quality. None of the other vests had as many pockets. I don't think I found any that had inside pockets! I like the inside ones for carrying my phone and my notepad. I was always misplacing my pruning shears and other tools when I set them down. Now, I have easily accessible pockets so I won't lose them any more! I don't particularly care for the collar during warm days in Florida, but it folds down and stays there when I want it to. It also gives extra warmth on my neck on cooler days. Some people were recommending going up one size, which I did, but wish I hadn't. It is a little bigger than I wanted it to be. Next time I will order my regular size because I prefer that it fits closer to my body. I wear it with a t-shirt, but if you are going to wear bulkier stuff, one size up is probably the way to go. I would have liked this vest when I was a cashier, and when I worked in a stock room. There are so many reasons to use this vest! I will use it when we go fishing, or when we go walking on the trails. I think I will even use it when I go walk the flea markets, or take the kid to the park. (Places where I would prefer not to carry a purse.) I am completely satisfied with this purchase, and I will be buying more of them! Get more colors, please!!!!

Delivery was speedy - Product is well made - it should do very well in the early morning when I am itching to go to my greenhouse and work. Will probably use it in my garden as well. Looking forward to Spring!

Yes, I took another reviewer's comment to go up one size from Medium to Large. Glad I did! The Large fits like a normal size 10-12 zipping room, too. It is lightweight and with the back vent for cooling on a Florida hike is a plus. Seemed a bit pricey, but well worth it as nobody seems to have a vest quite like it with all those storage pockets of various sizes.

I bought the vest to wear when I go to Ireland, Scotland and England. All the pockets will serve well without having to carry a purse. I love all the pockets. I'll be able to keep my passport and money "close to the vest" so to speak. I did have to reorder and send back the vest. I originally ordered the medium and reordered a large. The vest would not close around the bust line. I'm excited to wear it.

I use this vest mostly for walking with my dog. As others have mentioned you can carry keys, poo bags, cell phone, etc. I can wear it over a hoodie or jacket when it's cool (doesn't really get cold here in SoCal), or over a tee when, as is usual, it's warm. However, the zipper placket on one side frayed and came loose. Because of the fraying I can't repair it. I am ordering another one, hoping that this is just a fluke, and I will see if the zipper can be replaced on the one I have -- everything else about it is still great.